Medical Definition of Sternum. Sternum: The long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest. The sternum articulates (comes together) with the cartilages of the first seven ribs and with the clavicle (collarbone) on either side.
Bowen disease was first described in the medical literature by a physician named JT Bowen in 1912. Bowen disease is also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ, and is generally considered an early, noninvasive form of intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma.esions are usually not painful or may not be associated with any symptoms (asymptomatic). In most cases, treatment is highly successful. Bowen disease is considered a pre-cancerous condition, although the risk of developing skin cancer is less than 10 percent. The disorder usually affects older adults.
Posted by Dr. Alison. Tweet. Painful gums may be caused by local gum or mouth disease, injury, or a manifestation of other more generalized conditions. Although gum disease is a very common cause of gum pain, it is often a late symptom of gingivitis. Bleeding and/or swollen gums are more likely to precede gum pain. For this reason, even transient or mild gum pain should be investigated as soon as possible so that the cause can be rectified without delay.